aztecwolf

To put it short i have some problems with the lower back so i have decided to ditch the heavy squats, deadlifts, and bent over rows for the time being, i am currently doing some balance strength training, on bosu and balance balls to try to work on my core strength a little but more. But anyway my question is can i get some good gains while lowering the weight and upping the reps, so my back can heal up a bit? It sucks cause i was rolling pretty good before my back started acting up again, and i just started to creatine load so i feel like I am wasting that too.

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Cold Iron

Sure, weight gain is all about diet...not rep range

aztecwolf

i know diet is crucial, but how much are gains going to be effected by going lightweight

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Mudge

I am convinced diet is the main thing, but I still prefer to train with some kind of strength in mind. I'm not sure how you are going to survive without rows though.

For people who both squat and deadlift, they often dont do them in the same week. Deadlifts EOW for instance or switching between the two EOW while doing leg presses/deads or etc. I dont do either at the moment honestly.

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CowPimp

You need to focus on letting your injury heal. I do feel that your progress may be affected, but I think the alternative choice you have made is a smart move.

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Mudge

Yep, active recovery sounds great, thats what I'm doing right now somewhat. I think based on that alone, you should not expect to make insane gains if you can't push yourself.

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dbolman

After healing:

1/ Find some equally good exercises that don't strain your back, chances are that the problem will reappear if you don't. Rows lying against a bench, one-arm dumbell rows, leverage rowing machines are all as good or better without the strain. Squats are the ultimate for legs, but presses are a good substitute-not as good but good enough. Lower back i wouldn't even both with serious weight if you'd had a problem, that's a touchy area to risk further injury to.

2/ My experience is that medium reps/weight provides better muscle growth, a better workout and minimizes injuries..

Schez

Try this program. It's tough and based on higher reps but works:

http://www.harleypasternak.com/mvt-i...e-workout.html